Jeanne - Simme Valley wrote:OK, I can buy it from my supplier, but they have Rumensen 120 - how much would I need of that per bag??We always fed Bovetec when we custom mixed out mineral, and I feel we are slacking not having it (money savings on feed).Greatly appreciate your help!!

4 oz to each Monensin 120 would give you 1200 gr/ton monensin

Try feeding it at 1600 gms per ton which equals 200 mg per head per day at 4 oz feed rate. Gives better cocci control and higher feed efficiency. Monensin is not labeled for free choice while bovatec is.

Jeanne - Simme Valley wrote:OK, I can buy it from my supplier, but they have Rumensen 120 - how much would I need of that per bag??We always fed Bovetec when we custom mixed out mineral, and I feel we are slacking not having it (money savings on feed).Greatly appreciate your help!!

4 oz to each Monensin 120 would give you 1200 gr/ton monensin

Try feeding it at 1600 gms per ton which equals 200 mg per head per day at 4 oz feed rate. Gives better cocci control and higher feed efficiency. Monensin is not labeled for free choice while bovatec is.

No but companies make it everyday (just as you suggested above) and advise to mix the mineral with feed knowing full well most will be fed free choice. There is a point of diminishing return so don't get carried away thinking the more I include the more gain I'll get. Increased feed efficiency only works to a point. Manufacturer recommended levels are more than enough.

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Jeanne there are companies making mineral with Monensin but I still question how much mineral a week old calf would consume. I use to feed a calf starter with monensin to all our dairy calves but can't recall the inclusion rate etc.

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For a hi mag mineral it looks pretty good. Often times it seems companies cut corners on hi mag mineral but the vitamin levels, zinc, copper, selenium. Could use a bit more phos. but not absolutely necessary. Should work for you.

BFE both minerals are very typical for the purposes stated for use. The high mag like most hi mag minerals will have calcium and phosphorus reduced but with good levels of zinc, manganese, copper, cobalt, selenium and vitamins so as long as it is palatable it should do the job for you. The 2nd mineral is just a good all around mineral with guarantees much in line with most other minerals so it too should work fine. No idea how mineral is priced in your area but the Hi Mag shouldn't be over $18-20 a bag and the other maybe $24-25 (guessing). Best wishes.

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